Bradbury M Bailey Vermont Coin Silver Serving Shovel Engraved Handle

This particularly lovely serving shovel is engraved on the handle JER. Dates to approximately 1840. Bradbury M Bailey Ludlow and Woodstock Vermont born 1824 died 1913 Brother in law of Roswell Bailey of Woodstock, he worked as a silversmith in Ludlow before moving to Rutland in 1852. Business was closed in 1885.